Support for classifying systems



1947. w. cULvER SUPPORT FOR CLASSIFYING SYSTEMS Oct. 14,

Filed Feb. 17, 1945 Patented oct. 14, 1947 42ans UNITED STATES PATENT OFFWE SUPPORT FOR CLASSIFYING SYSTEMS William Culver, Chicago, Ill.

Application February 17, 1945, Serial No. 578,534

(Cl. 248-307) v 6 Claims.

My herein invention appertains to classifying systems to be used primarily in laundries, and dry cleaning establishments.

An important object of my invention is to provide a combination mechanism comprised of a block structure releasably attached to a pin structure, the pin structure being adapted to support an article to be laundered or dry cleaned, or a sack of such materials which are usually segregated into different sacks containing articles of like colors to be simultaneously cleaned, so that the articles will not be affected by the running of colors.

Another object of my invention is to provide a rod mechanism suitably supported Which has a combination key-like cross-sectional cut to t a simiarly mating recessed key-hole portion in a guide clip structure to which is removably secured a pin structure adapted to support laundry or dry cleaning sacks or bundles, and a release rod mechanism adapted to release the said pin structure and bundles mounted thereupon.

Another object of my invention is to provide a combination classifying mechanism of the foregoing description which is practical in construction, useful and eflicient in its operation, and of such simple elemental structure as to warrant economical manufacture thereof in quantity production.

Other features and advantages inherent in my invention will become apparent from an examination of the accompanying drawings having particular reference and being further elucidated in the ensuing description; where like symbols are used to designate like parts, and in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of the structure essential for carrying out the teachings of my invention.

Fig. 2.is a longitudinal sectional view thru one of the combination clip mechanisms when assembled on the code or combination rod Structure Fig. 3 is a transversal cross-sectional View taken, substantially, on the line 3-3 of Figure 2.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary section similar to Figure 3 showing the releasing means in eifective operation.

Referring to the various views, it can be seen that I provide a supporting bracket 5 which is secured to a wall or other similar support 6 by virtue of fastening means 2T. The said bracket is, preferably, formed with a right angle flange 1, and integrally therewith is provided a support bushing 8 which is adapted to support a rod generally, designated 9, and which is of a crosssectional key-like cut similar to the configuration designated by the numeral IB consisting of a large circular area. a smaller circular portion, and two angular portions which are mated with a key-hole or opening I2 within the clip', generally, designated I I, thus adapting the said clip I I to be slidably conducted over the said rod 9. VThe clip I I is provided with a circularV opening 2|, and an enlarged opening I 4 terminating in a right angular portion merging with the circular opening I3, resulting in a supportingA lip I5, the purpose of which will behereinafter more clearly elucidated. f

The pin supporting element for the bundles 26 or article which may be positioned thereon is designated I8, and is `of a spring-like construction, having one pin leg I9 terminating in the point 20 so that it may be threaded thru articles to be fastened thereon, and a second leg II which terminates in a hook portion 22, the hook portion being adapted to rest on the lip I5 when the pin is inserted with its leg I9 into the opening 2I, and the leg I'I into the opening I4, the lower portion of the lip I5 acting to cam inwardly the hook 22 with respect to the leg II, until it reaches the upper .portion of the recess I4 and springs outwardly by virtue of the spring tension coni-ined in the loop yportion I causing the knee I6 to rest on the lip I5. f

When it is desired to release the bundles 26 or any article supported` on the pins, the pins and the supporting articles are dropped olf by means ofthe release element 23 whichv consists of 'a long rod havinga suitable handle 2d, and as can be seen inrFigures 3 and 4, the tip of the said element 23 has an angular or bevelled portion 25, which when inserted into the opening I3, causes the knee end I5 to be cammed outwardly so that it loses its support on the lip I5, the weight o f the bundles 26 causing the entire assemblageto drop off; then the cycle may be repeated when the pin is attached to other bundles and slipped into the proper clip I.I being a suitable'combination to t the rod 9. x'

The clips in this instance are numbered by a code numeral (I) and all clips fitting over different rod configurations are likewise differently numbered, but all the clips fitting on the same rod are numbered alike. Thus the mechanism makes available a means of passing bundles of laundered or dry cleaned materials to different sections in a plant depending on how the rod equipment is positioned with respect to the vartous operating stations.

,A suitable motivating means may be applied in order to motivate the clips I I with the Weights or bundles secured thereto to be propelled along the line of communication established by the rod 9, and to be dropped off at a particularly designated point in a plant such as into a oleaning vat or laundry tub, or a dehydrator, or Whatever the situation happens to require in the line of operation to which the materials are to be subjected in such a plant.

The releasing'is effectuated `by therelease element 23 in accordance with the manner heretofore elucidated.

I believe, I have herein described rather succinctly the nature and the operation of the means4 employed to eiectuate the results to. be accom;- plished by my invention, and inasmuch as the same is susceptible of various modications,l Ii hereby reserve the right to all such nfiodiicationscoming Within the scope and spirit of myherein disclosure, as well as all modifications impliedly suggested by the accompanying drawings, and also those fallingwithinthe purview off the foregoingdescription,

Having thus described and revealed byinven.- tion, whatI claim as novel"v and. desire to secure byl Letters Patent, is:

1` A device ofv the character described comprising, a guide bar member of key-like crosssectional configuration providing.. oneI portion of aclassifying combination; a. clip element profvidedv with a mating key-holerecess adapted to engagefslidably thesaidicross-sectional congura.- tion,A the said clip element further providedv with a hole in its body, a second hole substantially parallel toy the said iirst-mentioned hole and terminating in an'angularly bent'recess providing asupportingledge, andra bore transversal tothe saidr second-mentioned bore and adjacent as Wellv as merging with the saidl bent recess; and a` resilient pinA element` having ak pointed leg, and a leg providedl witha` knee portion adapted to engagereleasably the said ledge when the said pin is inserted with its' legs astraddle the said holes in the said cliprelement.

2; A device of; theA character described comprising, a guide bar memberofYI key-like crosssectional' congurationproviding one-portion of a classifying combination; a clipelement pro-` vided with a mating recess adapted to engage slidably the said" cross-sectional conguration, the said, clip element further provided With a hole in` its body;y a second hole substantially parallel to the saidy mst-mentioned' hole and terminating; inan angularlybenty recess providing a, supporting.; ledge, and" a bore transversal to the said*` second-mentionedy bore andadjacent as Well as merging with thev said bent recess; a resilient; pin elementY having a. pointed leg, and a legprovided with a. knee portion adapted to engage releasalolyt'lfie saidledge whenv the said pin is inserted with its legs astraddle the said holes in thesaid clip element;` and a releasing pin provided with a cam portion adapted" to release the said knee portion from engagement with the said ledge when the said releasing pin is inserted into the said bore.

3. In a classifying system, a guide rod cut to key-like cross sectional conguration forming one portion of a classifying combination; a clip element provided with a mating key-hole recess adapted to be engaged slidably and removably on the saidguide rod;4 and resilient pin means removably secured to. the'sai'd clip element.

4. In a classifying system, a guide rod cut 'to key-like cross sectional coniiguration forming one portion of a classifying combination; a clip element.provided` with a mating key-hole recess adapted to be engaged slidably and removably on the said guide rod; resilient pin means removably secured to the said clip element; and pin Yrelease means provided with a cam portion adapted to release 'the said resilient pin means from engagement Witlfthe said clip element.

In a classifying system having, i'n combination clip means relea'sablyv securing resilient pin means, pin release means; provided" with cam portion adapted to release. the-said resilient pin means fromengagement with tlnesaid clip means.

5. A device of the charactery described com.- prising, a guide.y bar: memberA of key-like crosssectional coniguratioi'r providingA one portion of a classifying combination;l a clip element pro.- videdwith almatingzkey-hole; recess adapted to engage slidably'the, saidicrcss'sectional coniigurae tion, the said clip elementxfurther provided with a hole in its body, a second hole substantially para'llelfto` 'the saidfiirsti-mentioned hole andI 'terminating in an: angular-ly bent recess providing a. supporting ledge, and-L a; bore transversal to thefsaid second-mentioned boreand adjacent as Welll as; merging with ther said bent recess; a resilient pin element having; a` pointed: leg, and a. leg provided' with a knee.` portion: adapted to engage releasably thev said: ledge. when the said pin is inserted'l with: itsA legs, astraddle the said holes int the said clip' element; andV a releasing pin provided With; a-cam portionadapted: 'to ree lease the said` knee: portionfrom engagement with; the said. ledgewhen the saidv releasing pin is inserted intothesaid bore', the. saidzguidebar being supported' at one ofr its ends'its.- other end being free to receive a multiplicity of' clip elements.

WILLIAMI CULVER.

REFERENCES. CITED;

The following referencesr are of record inthe file of this patenti:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date.

609,823 Love AugBO, 1898 891,885 Wade June 30, 1908 1,675,718 Lynch July 3, 1928 1,994,782 Oflson Mar. 19, 1935 

